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#5 Opportunities for employers in new apprenticeships standards
Insight webinars for apprenticeships.
29 November 2016
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SynopsisSwitching to the employer’s perspective, we look at the new opportunities for employers of all sizes to use apprenticeships programmes as part of a balanced approach to talent acquisition. While much of the public discussion around apprenticeship reform has focussed on the levy, the move to employer-designed programmes, and increased influence brought about by funding changes leaves the enlightened employer with a range of option.
Through guest contributions from HR leads, we’ll see how organisations are preparing for the introduction of the apprenticeships levy and employer contributions for SMEs, how their approach to recruitment is evolving, plus how they are selecting their delivery partners.
If you are a Learning & Development or HR professional, or a Director of a smaller business considering your options, this free event is for you.
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Your presenters
Gary ToveyHead of Employer and Stakeholder Relationships,
Pearson BTEC & Apprenticeships
Gary is responsible for supporting Pearson’s UK business in implementing the Apprenticeship reforms
and developing strategic relationships within the vocational arena. He was previously at Sainsbury’s,
where he was responsible for the implementation of their skills strategy. His background enables him to
bring a real perspective to working with employers and an in-depth understanding of their requirements.
Anne AshworthApprenticeships Programme Manager
Anne has been an inspector for the sector since 1999 and has run numerous projects on behalf of institutions and funding bodies such as the Skills Funding Agency. She is part of a team working towards the launch of the new Pearson Apprenticeship programme in
April 2017.
Siân OwenHead of Stakeholder Engagement (Funding)
Siân tracks and reports on what’s going on in the world of education and skills funding
to ensure Pearson and the providers it works with are up-to-date with, and able to
respond to, the changing policy andfunding landscape.
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Who are we?
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Apprenticeship Reform The Richard Review (2012)
October 2013, the first employers were formed as “trailblazers” to design new apprenticeship standards and assessment approaches in England.
The reform forms part of broader changes to the apprenticeships system outlined in the government’s 2020 vision:
Funding rules, methodology, levy and SME funding
3 million target
Legislation to protect the term “apprenticeship” and target public bodies in the Enterprise Bill
Introduction of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)
The reform/Trailblazers applies to England only
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Employer led standards and programmes
Employer (large and SME) designed standards - to meet future skills requirements for occupations
Process of designing standards EOI Standard Development Sign Off Assessment Plan End point Assessment definition
Design
Employers in the driving seat
EPAOs chosen by employers
Funding vs procurement by employers
Delivery
Employer contributions (Levy and SMEs)
Transition for existing Apprenticeship employers
Introduction of new employers to Apprenticeships
Impact of government skills plan (Sainsbury Review)
Engagement
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Considerations Responsibility as an employer –
delivering Apprenticeships to your employees
Impact of Levy on other L&D/Talent/Grad programmes
Offering across the age spectrum
Unintended consequences of delivery – e.g. Employer provider, Inspection etc.
Engaging with DAS and IfA
Relationship post Levy, not just HRD now FD
Valid learning experience
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Apprenticeships as part of your talent acquisition and development
Using Apprenticeships as a route into your business, across levels and with different employment skills (e.g. GCSE, A-Levels, BTEC and beyond
Upskilling of excising workforce, including specialist functions, using a multitude of standards
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The full talent cycle – entry to development
www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk/apprenticeshipsearch
Apprenticeships
New Staff(Entry level)
Traineeships
New Staff(Management +)
Higher & DegreeWork ready grads
Future Management & Leaders
Existing Staff
Learning & Development Upskill
Stretch
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Recognising and ensuring achievement Qualifications within Apprenticeships
Assuring training
Quality Assurance
Digital badging
Pearson Apprentice 360
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What’s changing?
What an apprenticeship containsOverall outcomesPedagogy
Learning model
Who administers apprenticeshipsHow apprentices and employers are matchedCertificationQuality assurance
Design of new occupational standards and assessment plans
Design of new occupational standards and assessmentNew employer led – institute for apprenticeships (IfA) plans
Greater ownership of funding – mandatory contributions, Levy, SME funding
Who paysFunding levelsMechanisms
New procurement and management by employers through Digital Apprenticeship Service (DAS)
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What’s changing cont.?
SASE Frameworks(Multi-occupational)
New apprenticeship standards(Single standard per job role/occupation)
Comparison between SASE Frameworks and new standards
Initial assessment
On-the-job training and off-the-job training including:NVQ and Technical Certificate
Maths and EnglishPersonel Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS)
Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
Completion and certification
Occupational competence
Initial assessment
On-the-job training and off-the-job training including:Qualifications not mandatory – defined in standard assessment plan – optional
qualifications could be built by provider/assessment organisationMaths and English
Formative assessment of behaviours
Gateway:Employer and provider sign off
learner ready for end-point assessment
End-point assessment
Completion and certification
Occupational competence
Day 1
Initialassessment
On Programme
Learning
AssessmentGateway
Completion
End Point Assessment
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For Levy payers From April 2017 levy on pay bill at a rate of 0.5%.
Levy allowance to offset against this, of £15,000 each tax year, therefore payable on pay bills over £3 million (0.5% x £3 million = £15,000).
Allowance operates on a monthly basis and accumulates throughout the year, so allowance of £1,250 a month, and unused allowance carried from one month to the next.
For example, if your levy liability in month 1 is £1,000 you will not pay the levy and your allowance in month 2 will be £1,500.
Applies to employers across the UK but the levy to spend calculated based on home address of employees. Can be spent on employees whose main workplace is England.
10% top-up from government. • Expires after 24 months.
Government considering allowing employers to transfer 10% of unused funds to employers in supply chain or sector from 2018.
More information on Levy including overview factsheets can be found at our Funding Hub
Spending from your digital account (Levy)
New employees
Existing employees
Across levels of Apprenticehsips
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How will Apprenticehsips be funding moving forward?
Employer contribution paid to provider according to agreed schedule, government contribution to provider paid via SFA contract.
All employers will use DAS to pay for training and assessment by 2018 earliest, 2020 latest.
Non-levy
Frameworks and standards
Employer and government contribution into DAS, paid by employer to provider via DAS.Levy
Funding flow
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For Levy payers
Frameworks and standards Employer and government contribution into DAS, paid by employer to
provider via DAS.
Government tops this up by 10%.
Once levy spent, employers use same model as non-levy payers.
Levy
Contributions
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For non-Levy payers
For all age apprenticeships employers co-invest 10% and government co-invests 90% (mandatory)
No funding reduction for apprentices aged 24+
Funding band is the maximum amount towards which government will co-invest 90%
Small employers (<50) do not have to co-invest 10%; government pays 100%
Non-levy
Frameworks and standards
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Partnership options Working with an Education Provider,
such as Pearson, including Advice, Guidance and Support
Working with a PTP or FE College
Direct delivery (employer provider)
End Point Assessment
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Employer Perspective: Pearson PLC
Interview with Anne Ashworth, Apprenticeships Programme Manager
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Case Study: Rotational Degree Apprenticeships
New talent route, but also about the opportunities to upskill existing staff
Offering an opportunity to combine apprenticeships across three different leading companies and complete a degree at Pearson Business School, the Rotational Degree Apprenticeship programme is a three year structured training programme.
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Ways we can help RefromTransition?New to Apprenticeships?Meeting the target (3 million)Spending your Levy
Post 16 Skills PlanLink to Apprenticeships
Additional employer involvement
Talent pipeline through Apprenticeships and T&P
Your businessWhat do you know? What’s your business doing?What should you be thinking about?
GovernanceDASIfABrexitChanges in Government
The employer’s guide to apprenticeshipsRecruiting and nurturing talent in the brave new world of business led apprenticeships
Fully up-to-datewith the new English
apprenticeships standards and funding
information
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New 44 page guide for employers
Covers all the new English apprenticeships standards and reforms
Learn more about funding, recruitment and getting a return on your investment
Read case studies from other employers
Packed full of useful information and next steps
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Coming January 2016 – The employer’s guide to apprenticeships
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